Social Sciences
8 years ago

Natural Law Shaping Democracy: God's Will vs. Rational Order Impact

Journal of Nanchang Junior College
Natural Law from God's Will to Rational Order ——he History Development and Function of Natural Law
Chen Jing

Paper Summary

The article discusses the history and importance of natural law in shaping Western legal concepts. It explains that natural law has been seen as coming from either God's will or human rational order. Natural law is considered the basis for evaluating man-made laws. This evaluation has influenced the development of democracy and legality over time.

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